An on-site meeting of an interagency working commission was held at the solid waste disposal plant in Bishkek, which generates electricity from waste. Specialists from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision took part in the meeting. During the visit, the commission ins»»»

The National Assembly is expected today, September 18, to hold a first-reading debate on a bill amending the Digital Content and Digital Services and Sale of Goods Act, submitted by the Council of Ministers, according to Parliament's weekly programme. The amendments aim to encourage repairs both wi»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev is expected today, September 18, to meet with ministers and heads of institutions at the Council of Ministers to discuss several issues, including fuel prices, security and the fight against corruption. The government press service said a working meeting on measures prepa»»»

In the UAE 24-karat gold is priced at Dh522.75 as compared to Dh526.25 yesterday Dubai: First the Federal Reserve's rate hike followed by cooling-off of oil prices, traders are using these cues to make lucrative bets at the end of a volatile week. And going by how gold has performed this year, it i»»»

Crew suspended for missing post-flight alcohol test deadline by 35 minutes Air India Express has suspended eight crew members for three months after they failed to complete a mandatory post-flight breathalyser declaration within the required two-hour window following an international flight, media »»»

In Baku, Kyrgyzstan’s Security Council Secretary Adilet Orozbekov took part in a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held as part of the fifth meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Councils of the Organization of Turkic States member countries. The head of state discussed the curre»»»

A concert featuring international stars will be held at Bishkek Arena today, September 18. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Shuttle buses will be provided to transport concertgoers to the stadium, the Bishkek City Hall reported. According to the municipality, they will run from 3 p.m. to»»»

A Hungarian conservative organisation used a British family’s photograph in a campaign against same-sex adoption, falsely claiming the two fathers had abused their adopted daughter and been jailed. A Hungarian branch of the conservative advocacy organisation CitizenGO has apologised after using a p»»»

The United States has approved visas for senior Iranian officials to attend the UN General Assembly high-level week, even though the conflict between the two countries remains unresolved, the Associated Press reported, citing US Department of State's decision. Among Iran's delegation are President »»»

The US Department of War is considering a plan to withdraw planes, ships, weapons, and thousands of troops from Europe, NBC News reported, citing multiple officials. The reduction will reportedly decrease the number of US troops deployed to Europe by one third, or some 25,000 servicemen. One US off»»»

The Russian Embassy in Washington said the bill on sanctions against Russia, approved by the US House of Representatives, would negatively affect the efforts of US President Donald Trump's administration to "Make America Great Again." "Russophobic instinct underlying the late Senator [Lindsey] Grah»»»

The women’s volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan played their second match at the Asian Games in Japan. The Kyrgyz team lost to Thailand 0-3. Earlier, on September 16, Kyrgyzstan lost to Chinese Taipei 0-3 in the opening round. During the preliminary stage, teams play in a round-robin format, with the top»»»

Junior billiards players from Kyrgyzstan won bronze medals at the European Billiards Championship, the Department of Physical Culture and Sports, Tourism and Youth Affairs of the Bishkek City Hall reported. According to the department, the competition was held in Batumi, Georgia, as part of the Eur»»»

On September 2, without warning, Israeli bulldozers destroyed the homes of 12 Palestinian families in Khirbet al-Tabban, a herding community in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, leaving 70 people homeless, nearly half of them children. RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij visited the community soon after, interv»»»

Heavy congestion reported around Al Nahda, Al Khan, Al Qusais and Sharjah approaches Dubai: Morning traffic is building on the main Dubai-Sharjah corridors, with the heaviest pressure expected along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Ittihad Road (E11) as commuters head into Dubai. Live G»»»

Pre-orders, long lines and big bills mark iPhone 18 Pro Max launch in Dubai DUBAI: Some Apple fans started their iPhone 18 shopping spree before sunrise, with shoppers arriving at Dubai Mall as early as 3am to be among the first to get their hands on Apple’s latest flagship phones. “I got here at 3»»»

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation of Kyrgyzstan reported on a bilateral meeting between Minister Gulzat Isamatova and Bae Kyung-hoon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, held in Seoul. According to the ministry’s press service, the »»»

LemonTree has completed the second phase of Booster Zabrze, bringing the Upper Silesian logistics and business complex to its target 111,000 square meters. Three new buildings totaling nearly 59,000 square meters have joined the first-phase facilities, which were completed in 2025. Commercecon serv»»»

State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic Arslan Koichiev spoke at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Digital Economy Forum in Urumqi, China. He described digital transformation as an important factor in economic growth, improving the efficiency of public administration and enhancing citizens»»»

Leopardus tilcayo is the first new wild cat species identified by scientists since 1923 Dubai: Scientists have formally identified a new species of wild cat native to Bolivia, marking the first time in more than a hundred years that a living feline species has been described by researchers. The ani»»»

Higher add-on fees to hit families, solo children and heavy packers on IndiGo Indian airline IndiGo has revised charges for several optional and special services, increasing the cost of excess baggage, infant tickets, unaccompanied minor services and priority check-in and boarding. The revised fees»»»

US President Donald Trump said that Washington and Warsaw were making 'major progress' toward establishing a US military base in Poland, potentially giving the United States a permanent military foothold on NATO's eastern flank even as his administration reviews its broader troop presence in Europe»»»

Fed rate hike and cheaper crude fuel gains across major Asia-Pacific markets Asian stocks rose Friday in line with a rally on Wall Street as a drop in oil prices eased inflation concerns, while investors were awaiting a Bank of Japan interest rate decision later in the day. The Federal Reserve's hi»»»

The women’s football team of Kyrgyzstan played its second match at the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) U17 international tournament, CAFA reports. The team played to a 0–0 draw against Uzbekistan. Maria Dakhova from Uzbekistan was named the best player of the match. In the opening round, »»»

Deputy Minister of Transport Kubanychbek Turganbaev met with Iraq’s Chargé d’Affaires in Kazakhstan, Jaber Al-Tamimi. According to the Ministry of Transport, the sides discussed the development of cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Iraq in international road transport. The two countries currently h»»»

Travellers urged to check airlines as delays, cancellations hit regional flights Dubai: Flight operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) remain largely operational on Friday, with several Emirates, Etihad and flydubai services showing revised »»»

UN talks, GCC meetings and market jitters shape week for UAE and the Gulf The US-Iran war enters another potentially decisive phase, with US President Donald Trump saying Tehran wants a deal but is “not ready” to accept Washington’s terms. On Friday (Sept. 18) Iran state news agency IRNA reported t»»»

Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev met with UN Resident Coordinator in the Kyrgyz Republic Antje Grawe on the occasion of the completion of her mission in the country, the Cabinet of Ministers reported. The sides discussed current issues of cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the United Na»»»

The child protection profession is in a state of post-traumatic stress; decisions were made over the heads of professionals, who were constantly having to search for the lesser evil — stressed the State Secretary responsible for children's rights and child protection at the Ministry of Social Affai»»»

All obstacles will be cleared by the beginning of October for Hungarian university students to travel abroad to foreign universities under the Erasmus programme — even as early as the autumn semester — said the State Secretary for Higher Education at the Ministry of Education and Child Affairs on t»»»

A meeting took place at the National History Museum between Aibek Daiyrbekov, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of Kyrgyzstan, and a delegation from the U.S. Montana National Guard, led by Adjutant General Brigadier General Trenton Gibson. According to the Ministry of Cultur»»»

The goal is not to catch students using AI, but to make sure technology supports learning Dubai: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of students’ everyday lives, and classrooms are no exception. From helping with research to explaining difficult concepts, AI tools can be useful le»»»

A French police officer who allegedly adheres to a 'violent radical far-right ideology' has been arrested on suspicion of plotting attacks against state interests and manufacturing 3D-printed weapons, sources told AFP Thursday. A policeman who follows "a violent radical far-right ideology" has been»»»

Strategic workarounds, infrastructure recovery temper market anxiety over conflict Crude oil prices extended their decline on Friday (September 18, 2026), building on a two-day losing streak as immediate Middle East supply anxieties eased. Oil pricesAs of Friday morning in Tokyo (9.25am): Brent: ab»»»

NCM forecasts low east coast clouds and slight seas, with mist possible early on Sunday Abu Dhabi: Temperatures are forecast to reach 44°C in Liwa and 40°C in Dubai on Friday, while rising humidity overnight could bring fog or mist to parts of the UAE, according to the National Centre of Meteorolog»»»

Illegal gold rush, smuggling and bandit violence under scrutiny after fatalities The governor of a central Nigerian state said 37 people suspected of being illegal miners died early Thursday while in the custody of the west African country's civil defence corps. Police earlier said they have launch»»»

Breakthrough highlights rapid embodied AI progress, but consumer robots remain distant A humanoid robot enters a home it has never seen. No map. No special training. No prior data from inside the house. Then it starts making the bed, folding towels and tidying the living room. California-based robo»»»

Age checks could make every account holder surrender more personal data Meta’s settlement with US states marks a major shift in the debate over children’s online safety. For years, social media companies largely offered optional controls and left families to decide whether to use them. Meta will no»»»

Honouring water as Allah’s life-giving mercy and a trust not to be wasted First Sermon (Khutbah One) All praise is due to Allah, whose favour encompasses all His creation, who has lavished His blessings upon them, and who, out of His boundless generosity, has provided them with water. We bear witne»»»

“She was my Sundari”: Actress Shamna Kasim mourns Kerala dance student who died of FIRES Dubai: A seven-year-old Grade 1 student at The Indian High School's junior campus in Al Garhoud, Dubai, has left behind a trail of grief and cherished memories, as her school, dance teacher and family friends p»»»

In tonight's edition, the body of a 9th woman is found in Johannesburg as South African police start investigating a potential femicidal serial killer. Also, Africans are excited about what good use of the technology could mean to growth, but many are also worried about what an AI free-for all»»»

Officials monitor situation following F-16 crash and emergency response in Michigan A Texas-based US military F-16 fighter jet crashed Thursday during a training mission in Michigan, with the pilot able to eject, the unit to which the aircraft belonged said. "A Texas Air National Guard F-16 Fightin»»»

Washington will accept only a deal he considers ‘good’ as war enters its 7th month US President Donald Trump has said Iran wants to reach a deal with Washington but is not yet prepared to accept the terms he considers necessary, signaling that diplomacy remains possible even as the US-Iran war cont»»»

Rights groups welcome step, warn many independent news sites stay blocked Venezuela has unblocked some news sites that had been censored for years, its telecom regulator said Thursday, just as US-backed political transition talks were set to resume. Caracas censored hundreds of websites under presi»»»

Inside Ved’s high-speed bid to make Carrefour India’s next one-stop destination Dubai: There is a particular kind of energy that follows Nilesh Ved around, the sort that comes from a man who married off his daughter 45 days ago and is now, without missing a beat, opening one of the biggest Carrefou»»»

Policeman accused of planning terrorist act and making 3D-printed weapons A policeman who follows "a violent radical far-right ideology" has been arrested in France on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack, sources told AFP late on Thursday. Confirming a report by the TF1/LCI broadcaster, a judi»»»

Nigeria’s methanol poisoning tragedy exposes risks of unregulated local drinks ABUJA, Nigeria: At least 48 people have died and around 100 others are receiving treatment in southern Nigeria after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic concoction suspected to contain methanol, officials said on Thursd»»»

As the United States threatens Europe with more tariffs and eyes Greenland, as Russia tests the continent’s resolve over Ukraine, as the planet overheats,  where do citizens sense the biggest threat? In her Wednesday state of the EU speech, the Commission president addressed Ursula von der Ley»»»

Operation Economic Outcast zeroes in on Tehran’s growing use of digital assets The US has sanctioned Iranian cryptocurrency exchange BitBank and its alleged network, accusing the platform of moving hundreds of millions of dollars to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and processing pay»»»

The EU laid out plans Thursday for strict age limits for children to access social media, games and AI assistants -- and on forcing companies to make platforms safe before minors use them. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Lisa Dittmer, Researcher, Children and Young People’s Digital Rights at A»»»